Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! We begin the show with a guest appearance from FOX Sports soccer writer, Doug McIntyre, to break down the upcoming international window and what we should expect from Mauricio Pochettino and the USMNT. Alexi, Doug, and Mosse discuss what young phenoms we could potentially see get a roster call up and all the latest with dual-national Noahkai Banks. After, Alexi and Mosse discuss the biggest matches from around Europe including a Juventus-AC Milan battle that saw neither Weston McKennie nor Christian Pulisic take the field. Elsewhere in Europe, Gio Reyna and Ricardo Pepi found the net for Strasbourg and PSV respectfully while Arsenal and Chelsea met in a massive early season Premier League battle. Alexi and Mosse preview the returning Champions League and highlight some of the biggest matches coming in matchday 1. In MLS, Cavan Sullivan scored again, prompting a question in #AskAlexi about whether Sullivan really is that good or if he success is due to playing in MLS. To wrap the show up in One for the Road, Alexi and Mosse discuss a time keeping disasterclass from the world of college football. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro2:36 - Doug McIntyre joins the show after speaking with Mauricio Pochettino11:47 - Has the tenor changed on Noahkai Banks?20:30 - What is the future of the goalkeeping position for the USMNT?22:52 - U.S Abroad: McKennie, Pulisic STILL out27:30 - Ricardo Pepi scores… can he catch Folarin U.S. Abroad: Balogun this window?33:06 - CHAMPIONS LEAGUE IS BACK35:00 - #AskAlexi: Is Poch right? Too much pressure of Cavan Sullivan?48:29 - One For The Road: Mosse addresses stoppage time in Michigan michigas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To kick off this jam-packed episode, Alexi Lalas is joined by Philadelphia Union and American wunderkind Cavan Sullivan. The duo dive into the Union's insane run, his recent rescinded red card, the bleach blond hairstyle, playing with his brothers growing up, his relationship with Manchester City, Clint Dempsey, Messi and so much more.Alexi and David Mosse then recap a wild transfer market for Folarin Balogun and Sergiño Dest. Who was at fault for the collapsed Everton deal and did Dest make a mistake turning down a move to Fulham?In #AskAlexi, the guys give Nashville their due before celebrating MLS's return to the U.S. Open Cup.To wrap the show, the guys debate if EPL coverage is too English in America. CHAPTERS:0:00 - Intro2:22 - Cavan Sullivan on his hairstyle13:34 - Cavan Sullivan on USMNT at 2026 FIFA World Cup15:43 - Cavan Sullivan on relationship with Manchester City17:29 - Cavan Sullivan on Messi, Dempsey & more28:02 - Flo Balogun's WILD transfer deadline day34:56 - Sergiño Dest's mistake?42:04 - U.S. Abroad: Worried about Jedi Robinson or Chris Richards? Pulsic & Musah vs McKennie.47:05 - #AskAlexi: Nashville on FIRE & US. Open Cup return55:58 - One For the Road: Soccer coverage Too English? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The GOAT has hung up his international boots. Alexi Lalas and David Mosse dive into the greatest international career in history as Lionel Messi calls it quits for Argentina. The duo poses the questions: Will we ever see another Messi & without Ronaldo… would we have seen Messi reach these heights? Alexi also power ranks Messi's all-time moments on the world's biggest stage.  Elsewhere in MLS, Cavan Sullivan and Neil Pierre keep scoring, Chucky Lozano got on the scoresheet in the loss to San Diego and should we be talking up Brian Schwake more for the national team?  In U.S. Abroad, Yunus Musah and Sergiño Dest continued their comeback tours, while Jurgen Klopp looks to poach NNoahkai Banks. Do we like Everton as a landing spot for Folarin Balogun?  CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro3:44 - Will we ever see another Messi?11:24 - Power Ranking Messi's Moments17:02 - Cavan Sullivan continues to star20:20 - Should Brian Schwake get a callup from Mauricio Pochettino?26:31 - Panic Button on Chris Richards?29:43 - Folarin Balogun to Everton39:02 - Musah and Dest comeback tours44:39 - #AskAlexi: How does the U.S. produce a Rodri?49:55 - One For The Road: U.S. Soccer nears takeover of U.S. Youth Soccer63:17 - Every Messi FIFA World Cup Goal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are joined by the legendary Rebecca Lowe to go behind the curtain on the 2026 FIFA World Cup studio production alongside Thierry Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimović! Rebecca breaks down her favorite memories from this summer, the English perspective on American players, managers and owners in the EPL and what it was like to act on the set ofTed Lasso. Then, Alexi and Mosse preview a packed U.S. weekend abroad—featuring Yunus Musah, Christian Pulisic, Malik Tillman, and Noahkai Banks—and ask the big question: Who is truly the face of the USMNT right now?Finally, in #AskAlexi, the guys analyze Chris Richards at Crystal Palace and wrap up with a review of the IndyCar Freedom 250 in D.C. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro3:24 - Rebecca Lowe joins the show & hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup14:11 - Rebecca Lowe on Arsenal repeat title bid18:29 - Rebecca Lowe on Americans in EPL + growth of game in USA33:11 - U.S. Abroad: Malik Tillman the new face of USMNT?42:10 - U.S. Abroad: Is Yunus Musah BACK?52:38 - MLS should get more credit for player development56:50 - #AskAlexi: Breaking Down Chris Richards' start to EPL season65:00 - One For The Road: Freedom 250 recap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stu Holden and David Mosse dive into all things red, white and blue soccer. Up first, Stu gives his take on Mauricio Pochettino staying through the 2030 World Cup. What is up next for the leadership of U.S. Soccer? The duo then dives into a packed weekend of Americans abroad. Will Folarin Balogun make the jump to EPL or LaLiga? Elsewhere, Gianluca Busio and Tim Weah captained their sides while Yunus Musah made his long awaited return to the starting XI at AC Milan. In #AskAlexi, Mosse and Stu dive into the wunderkind, Cavan Sullivan. Is he the next Christian Pulisic? To wrap the show, the guys recap the MLS weekend where Josh Sargent and Co. topped Messi and Miami + MLS looking into expanding the playoffs. Is B.J. Callaghan a USA coaching candidate of the future? CHAPTERS:0:00 - Intro3:50 - What is next for Mauricio Pochettino this cycle?15:01 - Flo Balogun and Barcelona18:44 - Captain Tim Weah & leadership missing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup23:46 - Yunus Musah BACK?28:08 - Who is the face of this USMNT?31:00 - Pepi and Dest score, too good for PSV?33:07 - USA in EPL: Chris Richards and Tyler Adams adapt to new roles52:23 - #AskAlexi: Cavan Sullivan the next Christian Pulisic? 65:00 - One For The Road: MLS Playoff expansion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! Today, Alexi and Mosse deep dive on all the Americans playing in Europe and give their predictions for the major leagues. Will Pulisic bounce back with Milan, what does McKennie have in store for an encore, how will Zavier Gozo fit in at Crystal Palace, will Flo Balogun bag 20+ goals and much more. After breaking down each league, Alexi gives his predictions for the USMNT MVP in Europe, the “now or never” USA player, and a darkhorse candidate for USA players currently in Europe that will definitely surprise you. We then touch on MLS, including Breel Embolo's move to Atlanta United falling through and trying to figure out the best path forward with Cavan Sullivan and the national team. In #AskAlexi, we discuss what things soccer could take from American football style broadcasts and what potential rule changes we'd like to see implemented in MLS and in One for the Road, Alexi breaks down some of the key differences between football and futbol. CHAPTERS: (0:00): Intro(2:28): EPL Preview: Haji Wright out for multiple weeks(17:41): Serie A Preview: Pulisic back, can Weston continue his form?(22:18): La Liga Preview: Johnny Cardoso stuck on the bench for Atleti(27:56): Ligue 1 Preview: Can Folarin Balogun reach 20 goals?(37:00): Rapid fire predictions for USMNT players in Europe(30:10): Folarin Balogun to Barcelona? (50:05): #AskAlexi: The Americanization of soccer(56:24): One for the Road: Football vs Futbol Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! Today, we start the show with some burning questions about USMNT players in Europe: Will Pulisic regain his form at Milan, when we will next see a GK starting in the top 5 leagues, what CB can make a name for himself and more. After, we get into Arsenal dominating Manchester City in the Community Shield and what that means, if anything, for both teams going forward. We then get into the Leagues Cup quarterfinals bracket before touching on some MLS action that saw USA youngsters Adri Mehmeti and Cavan Sullivan keep making noise. In #AskAlexi, Mosse and Alexi answer questions about when Pochettino should be calling up our youth talent to the senior squad and what the 2028 Olympics roster could look like. In One for the Road, Alexi discusses his on-air persona vs his real life persona and we end the show with Alexi giving Mosse a big surprise. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro2:56 - Burning U.S. Soccer Questions heading into the European Season7:57 - Christian Pulisic bounce-back at AC Milan?11:15 - CB depth an issue?13:33 - Where are the goalkeepers in Europe?15:56 - Middlesborough USMNT trio to EPL?19:15 - Arsenal trounce Manchester City in Community Shield27:39 - MLS Recap: Messi and Miami routed & more39:20 - #AskAlexi: USA Youth Movement problem for Pochettino, Olympics vs Copa America49:52 - One For The Road: Does Alexi believe everything he says? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! Alexi starts the pod interviewing the producer of the new Mourinho documentary on Netflix, John Battsek. John breaks down the experience of working with Mourinho and lets Alexi in on his process of collaborating with one of the most mercurial men in world soccer. Who was the real leak at Real Madrid? After the interview, Alexi and Mosse do a Stock Up, Stock Down segment for US players in Europe. Weston McKennie, Malik Tillman and Tyler Adams are looking up, while Christian Pulisic and Gio Reyna have some work to do. In #AskAlexi, the guys discuss what it would be like if Concacaf and CONMEBOL were to merge and what effect that would have on the American game. In One for the Road, Alexi breaks down the differences between U.S. soccer culture and South American soccer culture. CHAPTERS:0:00 - Intro4:15 - Recruiting José Mourinho14:46- José Mourinho at Real Madrid28:57 - U.S. Stock Watch: Malik Tillman Up, Gio Reyna Down & More47:57 - #Ask Alexi: Concacaf & CONMEBOL Merger & importance of U.S. vs Mexico57:59 - One For The Road: Burning cars, hooligans, and U.S. Soccer Culture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexis Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! Today, we begin the show reacting to Mexico defeating the USA 2-0 in the CONCACAF U-20 championship. Alexi and Mosse discuss the loss and what it says about the state of the USA's youth teams before getting into some young talent that was NOT at this tournament that we could see make an impact going forward. Alexi and Mosse highlight players such as Cavan Sullivan, Zavier Gozo and Noahkai Banks as ones to watch for the future. Next, we recap all the action from around the Leagues Cup that saw Inter Miami fall on an emotional day, LAFC win at the death, and Club América turn Portland into their home stadium. In #AskAlexi, we discuss what promotion and relegation could look like in MLS and in One for the Road, Alexi highlights the most interesting storylines and players across Europe this upcoming season. 0:00 - Intro2:15 - Mexico tops USA for another CONCACAF title4:12 - Does MLS have a duty to U.S. Youth Soccer?9:36 - Should Mauricio Pochettino pulled a Jesse Marsch and coached the U.S. Youth National Team?12:45 - The Future USMNT stars: Zavier Gozo, Cavan Sullivan and more20:46 - Leagues Cup: Rodrigo De Paul tips cap to Messi, MLS continues success over LIGA MX31:02 - #AskAlexi: Pro/Rel and MLS + Vini Jr stays at Real Madrid44:05 - One For the Road: European soccer storyline that we are most excited about Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! Today, we give our final thoughts about Mauricio Pochettino re-signing with the USMNT and what we want to see change with him at the helm for the next World Cup cycle. Alexi and Mosse go position by position of the USMNT's roster and discuss who we could see playing in the next international break. We then discuss MLS naming Larry Berg their new commissioner, set to start in 2027. Alexi lays out the three biggest things he wants to see accomplished in MLS under Berg's leadership. We then recap all the Leagues Cup action between MLS and Liga MX before getting to #AskAlexi where Alexi and Mosse discuss Chucky Lozano potentially joining the LA Galaxy and debating how USMNT players can make the leap to world class. We finish with One for the Road where Alexi discusses Don Garber's legacy as MLS commissioner. 0:00: Intro2:36: Final thoughts about Mauricio Pochettino re-signing with USMNT4:53: USMNT roster thoughts and breakdown16:32: Next batch of young USMNT stars23:13: USMNT's upcoming schedule27:03: MLS names next commissioner36:55: Leagues Cup recap41:08: #AskAlexi: Chucky Lozano to the Galaxy?51:53: One for the Road: Don Garber's legacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BREAKING NEWS: Alexi Lalas and David Mosse react to USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino inking a new contract extension through the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The duo grades the re-hire while also listing a few concerns for the next cycle. Will he stay the full four years and what has to change? Up next, Alexi and Mosse dive into Jurgen Klopp to Germany, Zinedine Zidane to France, and Roberto Mancini going to Italy. Would Pep Guardiola have worked on the national teams stage? To wrap the show, we talk the reports of PSG signing Folarin Balogun, Sebastian Berhalter and Max Arfsten joining Middlesbrough along with Gio Reyna signing with Strasbourg. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro3:26 - Mauricio Pochettino contract extension reaction24:40 - Coaching Roundup: Klopp, Zidane and more45:56 - Grading MLS debuts: Antoine Griezmann, Robert Lewandowski, Casemiro53:32 - One For The Road + What Are We Watching? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! Spain are your 2026 FIFA World Cup™ champions after defeating Argentina 1-0. Alexi and Mosse break down all aspects of the match, including Spain's amazing defense, the commanding play of Rodri and Ferran Torres bagging the winner. We then discuss Lionel Messi's legacy in what was surely his last ever World Cup match and where he stacks up all-time in the GOAT debate. We then move onto Alexi's Best XI of the tournament, the best matches of the tournament and the best goals as well. We then pivot to looking back at the USA's performance and how fans should view the team going forward. Alexi finishes with his moment of the tournament and what the lasting legacy of this American World Cup will be. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 3:01: Recapping Spain's 1-0 win over Argentina13:33: Lionel Messi's legacy17:35: Rodri wins the Golden Ball & other World Cup award winners24:42: Alexi's Best XI of the tournament28:58: Looking back at the USA's performance31:38: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas is back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! Alexi begins the show recapping the madness that was England's 6-4 victory over France in the Bronze Final Match. Alexi debates the merits of 3rd-place games and discusses how various kinds of soccer fans could have felt watching that. He then previews the Final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™, Spain vs Argentina, what matchups is he looking forward to the most, how can Argentina neutralize Spain's possession game and the battle between Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal. He ends the show with his Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1:56: Recapping England's 6-4 win over France 8:54: What is next for Thomas Tuchel and England? 12:40: Previewing the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final: Spain vs Argentina 22:54: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! Argentina come back from a goal deficit late to defeat England 2-1 and book a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final™ vs Spain. Alexi and Mosse discuss how Argentina have been able to play through so much adversity this tournament, if Thomas Tuchel's tactics were off base and where this puts Lionel Messi in the GOAT conversation. We then look ahead to the final between Spain and Argentina and the 3rd-place match between France and England and Alexi finishes the show with his Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1:34: Argentina eliminates England 2-1 10:10: Thomas Tuchel's tactics 13:20: How Argentina made the comeback 17:33: Assessing England's overall World Cup performance 19:30: 3rd place game between France and England 23:45: Previewing final between Spain and Argentina 31:10: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas is back with a new episode of State of the Union! Alexi recaps all the action from Spain's dominant 2-0 win over France that saw the Spaniards advance to their first Men's World Cup Final since 2010. Led by a commanding Rodri in the midfield and a stout defense, Spain totally shut down the French attack and Alexi gets into all the details. He then previews the second semifinal match between England and Argentina to see who will be meeting Spain in the final before ending with his Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1:20: Spain eliminate France 2-0 9:30: Previewing England vs Argentina 15:32: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! The semifinals in the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ are set and will see France meet Spain and England play Argentina. We start today's show talking about England's comeback win vs Norway and just how impressive Jude Bellingham has been this tournament. We then turn our attention to Argentina's win in extra time vs Switzerland that came with a healthy dose of controversy. Did Breel Embolo deserve to be sent off? Alexi says yes. We then pivot towards the semis and Alexi gives his power rankings for the last four teams and his current Golden Ball prediction. We finish with previews of France-Spain and England-Argentina and Alexi's Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 3:46: England defeat Norway 2-1 19:21: Argentina defeat Switzerland 3-1 in extra time 25:35: Alexi's Power Rankings & Golden Ball predictions 28:30: Previewing France vs Spain 33:47: Previewing England vs Argentina 38:36: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! Spain eliminated Belgium 2-1 after an 88th minute winner from Mikel Merino setting up a semifinal matchup vs France. We break down the match today and look ahead to the first of our semifinals before previewing the last two quarterfinal matchups tomorrow, Norway vs England and Argentina vs Switzerland. We end the show with Alexi's Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1:40: Spain eliminate Belgium 2-1 11:47: Previewing Norway vs England 16:07: Previewing Argentina vs Switzerland 18:32: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! Today, we break down France's tidy 2-0 win over Morocco which saw Les Bleus advance back into the semifinals for the FIFA World Cup™. Alexi and Mosse discuss if we are seeing Kylian Mbappé become the greatest World Cup player ever before our very eyes and if France have established themselves as the predominant soccer nation in the world. After, we discuss the criticism that Christian Pulisic has been receiving in the wake of the USA's loss to Belgium and if it is fair or not before previewing Spain vs Belgium. We end the show with Alexi's Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 2:16: France eliminate Morocco 2-0 15:50: Is the criticism of Christian Pulisic fair? 23:45: Steve Cherundolo named USA Men's U-23 team manager 28:51: Previewing Spain vs Belgium 31:45: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! We start the show breaking down Argentina's great escape vs Egypt that saw the Albiceleste come back from a 2-0 hole to win 3-2 in stoppage time. Lionel Messi retook the Golden Ball lead today and was visibly emotional on the pitch after the game. We then react to Switzerland sending Colombia home on penalties before the guys rank the 5 best matches of the KO stage, and Alexi gives his power rankings of all the quarterfinal teams. Mosse provides his thoughts on the USA's shellacking against Belgium, and we discuss what comes next at the manager role. We end the show with Alexi's Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 2:05: Argentina complete miracle comeback vs Egypt 8:53: Switzerland eliminate Colombia on penalties 12:38: Day after USA reaction 23:10: Top 5 Matches of KO Stage 25:36: Alexi's quarterfinals power rankings 28:30: France vs Morocco preview 30:23: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas is back with a new episode of State of the Union! The USA was eliminated by Belgium in the Round of 16 4-1 and Alexi provides a full break down. What went wrong for the USA, which players failed to step up, which players did show up, where this loss ranks amongst the most disappointing for the USMNT all-time, what could Mauricio Pochettino have done differently and more. After a full recap of the USA game, Alexi touches on Spain defeating Portugal and pays his respects to Cristiano Ronaldo before briefly touching on the next slate of matches and giving his Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1:48: Reaction to the USA's defeat to Belgium14:07: Where this loss ranks amongst the most disappointing for the USMNT19:27: Spain send Portugal & Ronaldo home23:13: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! In what was the match of the tournament to this point, England escaped Mexico City with a thrilling 3-2 win over El Tri. Alexi and Mosse break down all the madness from that match and discuss how impressive it was for England to go into that environment and leave with a win. After, we break down Norway's stunning upset of Brazil that sent the South American side out of a World Cup before the quarterfinals for the first time since 1990. Mosse explains what he thinks the current issues are with the entire Brazilian national team set up at the moment and how they can get back on the right path. We then preview the next slate of matches including the USA vs Belgium and the biggest news of the day, Folarin Balogun's red card suspension being withdrawn. We look ahead to Portugal vs Spain as well before ending with Alexi's Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1:42: England's thrilling 3-2 win over Mexico7:15: Norway upset Brazil11:14: Mosse's break down of Brazil's problems18:06: Folarin Balogun's red card being withdrawn29:41: Previewing Spain vs Portugal33:33: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas is back with a new episode of State of the Union! Without David Mosse today, Alexi reacts to Morocco's 3-0 win over Canada that sent them to the quarterfinals and sent Jesse Marsch's team home. Alexi talks about Morocco's place among the new soccer powerhouses and if this tournament was ultimately a success for Canada. He then looks ahead to tomorrow's matches featuring Brazil vs Norway and Mexico vs England before ending the show with his Moment of the Day, a reflection on his time in Philadelphia and America's 250th birthday. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1:42: Morocco eliminates Canada9:35: Previewing Mexico vs England10:38: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! The Round of 32 has reached its conclusion and we saw what was maybe the match of the tournament. Cape Verde gave Argentina everything they could handle and took it to extra time before falling at the end 3-2. Alexi and Mosse pay their respects to this Cape Verde team who inspired the whole world with their play this tournament. We then discuss Egypt and Colombia advancing to the Round of 16 before Alexi picks his best XI of the Round of 32. We then preview the next slate of matches, the first two of the Round of 16, before Alexi finishes the show with his Moment of the Round of 32 and Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1:36: Argentina and Cape Verde put on a classic6:08: Egypt eliminate Australia10:40: Colombia defeat Ghana 1-014:04: Alexi's Best XI of the Round of 3217:18: Previewing the first Round of 16 matches22:05: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! We start the show breaking down the INSANE match between Portugal and Croatia that saw Cristiano Ronaldo's side send Luka Modrić and co. home. Ronaldo bagged his first ever KO stage goal in the World Cup and Croatia had an equalizer ruled out deep into stoppage time. Alexi and Mosse reflect on Modrić's career as this was surely his last World Cup appearance and look forward to the match between Portugal and Spain set up after Spain's 3-0 win over Austria. Then we preview the USA's match vs Belgium in the Round of 16 and discuss how Ricardo Pepi will fill Folarin Balogun's shoes at striker. We preview the next slate of the matches, the last of the Round of 32, before ending with Alexi's Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 2:52: Portugal eliminates Croatia7:18: Appreciating Luka Modrić9:43: Spain dominates Austria14:10: Looking ahead to USA vs Belgium19:54: Previewing the next slate of games22:49: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! The USA defeated Bosnia & Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to the Round of 16 and the boys are breaking down everything. Folarin Balogun's goal and subsequent red card, Malik Tillman's free kick goal, Mauricio Pochettino's tactics and our Round of 16 meeting with Belgium. Alexi and Mosse also break down Harry Kane and England breaking the hearts of DR Congo fans everywhere with two late goals and all the madness in Belgium's win over Senegal. Alexi then gives his top 10 power rankings for this tournament before previewing the next slate of games and finishing with his Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 2:00: Reaction to the USA's 2-0 win over Bosnia & Herzegovina4:33: Folarin Balogun's controversial red card10:53: Feeling around this USA team16:37: England rallies to beat DR Congo19:48: Belgium stuns Senegal21:07: Alexi's Power Rankings23:22: Previewing next slate of matches25:33: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland both scored again in wins, 3-0 over Sweden for France and 2-1 over Ivory Coast for Norway, continuing the pattern of superstars showing up for their teams this summer. Alexi and Mosse then break down Mexico's VERY impressive 2-0 win over Ecuador that sets up a potential Round of 16 matchup vs England. We then look ahead to the USA's Round of 32 match vs Bosnia & Herzegovina and Alexi highlights three players from the US squad he wants to see have a big game. We finish as always with Alexi's Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1:08: Erling Haaland scores, Norway eliminate Ivory Coast6:11: Kylian Mbappé bags a brace in France win15:32: Mexico send Ecuador home with 2-0 win19:45: Previewing USA vs Bosnia & Herzegovina24:15: England vs DR Congo preview26:33: Belgium vs Senegal preview27:58: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! What a day in the 2026 FIFA World Cup™! Paraguay pulled off one of the upsets of the tournament, sending Germany home through penalty kicks and we discuss all the ramifications of that result. Should Germany replace Julian Nagelsmann as their head coach, could Jürgen Klopp be a potential successor, where does this leave the German national team in general and more. Brazil came back from a 1-0 deficit to beat Japan and to end the night, Morocco sent the Netherlands packing also on penalties. We then preview the next slate of matches than will see hosts Mexico, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé back in action and we end the show with Alexi's Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1:11: Brazil come back, eliminate Japan9:15: Paraguay send Germany home on penalties15:05: Should Germany make a managerial change?19:49: Morocco defeat Netherlands on penalties24:34: Next slate of matches34:11: Robert Lewandowski signs with Chicago Fire36:57: Looking ahead to USA vs Bosnia & Herzegovina40:37: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! The Round of 32 started today and Canada kicked it off in dramatic fashion with a stoppage time winner vs South Africa. Alexi and Mossi discuss if this was the biggest win in Canadian Men's soccer history, is Jesse Marsch's contract extension is now justified and more. After, Alexi and Mosse preview tomorrow's games that see Brazil and Germany in action and a blockbuster matchup between the Netherlands and Morocco. Alexi ends the show with his moment of the day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1:26: Canada claims 1-0 victory over South Africa9:06: Brazil vs Japan preview13:54: Germany vs Paraguay preview16:00: Netherlands vs Morocco preview19:17: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! The Group Stage has concluded and the Round of 32 is upon us. The Group Stage went out with a bang with an insane Algeria-Austria finish, Lionel Messi scoring yet again, and Colombia and Portugal giving us one of the matches of the tournament. After breaking down all the action of the day, Alexi and Mosse give out their best of the Group Stage and look ahead to the Knockout stage and some of the thrilling matchups that await there. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 4:32: Group J: Insane Algeria-Austria end, Messi scores again10:23: Group K: Colombia draw Portugal, Congo advance14:48: Group L: England and Croatia get wins17:12: Group Stage superlatives20:06: Knockout Stage preview25:41: USA's knockout stage path28:30: Semis and Final predictions29:51: Alexi's Moment of the Group Stage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! Cape Verde against all odds have advanced to the knockout round in its first ever FIFA World Cup™ appearance in one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history. Alexi and Mosse react to this extraordinary feat by the Blue Sharks who will now face Lionel Messi and Argentina in the Round of 32. We then break down Uruguay crashing out, Ousmane Dembélé bagging a hat trick and more. To end the show we look ahead to the final day of the Group Stage and Alexi has his Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1:22: Cape Verde Advance to Knockout Stage!!4:09: Uruguay Crash Out of the Tournament6:45: Ousmane Dembélé's Bags a Hatty12:54: Final Thoughts on the USA's Group Stage21:26: Previewing Final Day of the Group Stage26:55: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! The USA ended its group stage in defeat, falling to Türkiye 3-2. Alexi and Mosse break down the match that saw manager Mauricio Pochettino make nine changes to the starting XI as well as the return of Christian Pulisic. Despite the loss, the USA still won Group D and will face Bosnia & Herzegovina in the Round of 32. After dissecting the USA's coming match, Alexi and Mosse went through the rest of the matches from the day that saw Ecuador upset Germany, Australia earn a spot in the round of 32 and more. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1:15: Instant reaction to the USA's loss to Türkiye4:48: Takeaways from the defeat to Türkiye9:49: Looking ahead to Round of 32 match vs Bosnia & Herzegovina13:18: Recapping the rest of Group D, E & F18:18: Previewing the next slate of matches20:52: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! This was the first day of simultaneous kickoffs and there was excitement aplenty. In Group A, Mexico finished off a perfect Group Stage with a 3-0 win over Czechia and South Africa stunned South Korea to earn automatic qualification as well. In Group B, Switzerland defeated Canada to earn 1st place but Canada still finished 2nd while Bosnia eliminated Qatar to almost certainly secure a matchup with the USA in the Round of 32. And in Group C we saw Brazil and Morocco advance as first and second. We then looked ahead to the next round of matches and went in-depth on the USA's meeting with Türkiye and then Alexi finished up with his Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1:42: Group A Recap: Mexico win, South Korea shocked6:57: Group B Recap: Switzerland beat Canada, top group12:13: Group C Recap: Brazil, Morocco advance18:47: Previewing USA vs Türkiye23:12: Previewing the rest of the next slate of matches26:39: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! We start the show today discussing Cristiano Ronaldo joining the superstar goal party with a brace in Portugal's 5-0 win over Uzbekistan. Alexi and Mosse debate if this big win quiets some of the concerns that were floating around Portugal after their draw with DR Congo. After, we break down England's scoreless draw vs Ghana and Croatia's 1-0 win over Panama that saw the CONCACAF side eliminated. We then look ahead to the next slate of matches that begins the simultaneous kickoffs with SIX games from Groups A, B, and C. We finish with Alexi's moment of the day centering on Cristiano Ronaldo once more taking center stage. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 2:41: Ronaldo scores twice in blowout vs Uzbekistan9:27: England held to scoreless draw vs Ghana12:38: Croatia defeat Panama 1-014:52: Previewing the next slate of matches22:14: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! Where else to begin today other than with Lionel Messi surpassing Miroslav Klose and becoming the all-time leading scorer in the history of the FIFA World Cup™. He scored twice vs Austria to bring his all-time total to 18 in the World Cup and 5 in this tournament alone. Hot on his heels in the all-time chase is Kylian Mbappé who scored two himself against Iraq to put his all-time total at 16, just two behind the Argentine. And not to be outdone, Erling Haaland added a brace of his own vs Senegal to make this Megastar Monday truly live up to its name. After giving all the stars their flowers Alexi and Mosse previewed the next slate of matches that will see Harry Kane and England and Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal back in action and then took a trip down memory lane for Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1:58: Messi becomes FIFA World Cup™ all-time leading scorer10:37: Kylian Mbappé scores two against Iraq13:12: Erling Haaland bags a brace vs Senegal17:55: Previewing the next slate of matches21:25: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! Today, we discuss Lamine Yamal's return to Spain's starting lineup leading to a 4-0 demolition of Saudi Arabia and Belgium dragging to another draw, this time against Iran. After breaking down those matches, Alexi and Mosse preview tomorrow's slate which will see Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland all take the field and the question is very simple: is Leo Messi going to become the all-time leading scorer in Men's FIFA World Cup™ history? Presented by Zillow #Zillow 4:05: Belgium and Iran draw7:15: Spain and Yamal dominate Saudi Arabia11:18: Is Lionel Messi about to make history?13:17: Kylian Mbappé and France take the stage14:21: Erling Haaland and Norway face Senegal17:02: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! Today we discuss the Netherlands 5-1 rout of Sweden and Germany's last gasp winner against the Ivory Coast and Alexi and Mosse debate if either of those European giants have the look of actual World Cup winners. We then discuss Curaçao getting a very surprising draw against Ecuador that saw their goalkeeper make an astonishing 15 saves. We then get out our last thoughts about the USA's victory over Australia and what Mauricio Pochettino will do with the squad knowing that the group is already secured. Finally, we look ahead to the next slate of matches before Alexi dives into his Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 2:30: Netherlands blow out Sweden4:22: Germany just top Ivory Coast6:42: Ecuador draws with Curaçao10:18: Final thoughts on the USA's win vs Australia21:36: Previewing the next slate of matches27:12: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! For the first time since 2010 in a men's FIFA World Cup, the USA has won its group! A 2-0 US win over Australia coupled with a 1-0 Paraguay win over Türkiye meant that the USA has topped Group D after just two matches. Alexi and Mosse break down everything from the win over the Socceroos: what players stood out the most, who was their man of the match, how do you juggle having this much time before the first knockout stage match and more. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1:33: Reacting to the USA defeating Australia & winning Group D21:02: Paraguay eliminates Türkiye23:50: Brazil win 3-0 over Haiti26:05: Morocco tops Scotland 1-027:02: Previewing the next slate of matches29:21: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! Today, we react to Mexico's win over South Korea which clinched them the top spot in Group A, the first time of the tournament to win a group. We react to Switzerland's big win over Bosnia & Herzegovina as well as Canada's 6-0 rout of Qatar. After, Alexi and Mosse do a deep dive on the coming USA vs Australia match and what they expect to see from the two leaders of Group D. We discuss more news surrounding Christian Pulisic as it is seeming less and less certain he will see the pitch. We wrap up the show previewing the rest of tomorrow's matches including both Brazil and Morocco being back in action and finish with Alexi's Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 4:16; Mexico clinches Group A with win over South Korea7:35: Canada hammers Qatar10:24: Switzerland's big win11:52: Previewing the USA vs Australia21:31: Previewing the next slate of matches24:38: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! We start the show by recapping England's exciting 4-2 win over Croatia that saw Harry Kane bag a brace before touching on Portugal's shocking 1-1 draw with DR Congo. Alexi and Mosse discuss if Portugal have a Cristiano Ronaldo problem and how the team should handle the situation going forward. We then touch on Colombia and Ghana's wins before getting to the latest with Christian Pulisic and Alexi's power rankings! Presented by Zillow #Zillow 3:35: England cruise past Croatia7:29: Portugal draw with DR Congo11:51: Colombia take down Uzbekistan13:33: Ghana beats Panama at the death15:04: Is it time to worry about Pulisic's health?19:30: Alexi's Power Rankings22:13: Previewing the next slate of matches27:25: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! We start where else but with Lionel Messi's first ever World Cup hat trick in Argentina's win over Algeria. With his three goals he moved into a tie with Miroslav Klose for the most goals in men's FIFA world cup history. He was far from the only superstar to shine today though, as Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland scored two goals apiece in wins for France and Norway. After, Alexi and Mosse react to comments from USA manager Mauricio Pochettino about the state of American soccer before previewing the next slate of matches that will see Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal make their tournament debut alongside Harry Kane and England. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1;10: Lionel Messi's historic hat trick4:13: Kylian Mbappé scores a brace in France win7:31: Erling Haaland's FIFA World Cup™ debut10:12: Reacting to Mauricio Pochettino's recent comments14:04: Previewing the next slate of games16:30: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a LIVE episode of State of the Union! We begin the show discussing the shocking scoreless draw between Spain and Cape Verde. Alexi and Mosse break down everything from a match that will go down as one of the most surprising results in World Cup history. After, we discuss the rest of the days games that saw Belgium-Egypt, Saudi-Arabia and Iran-New Zealand all draw as well. After, we look ahead to the next slate of games that will see Messi, Mbappé, and Haaland and all play and Alexi and Mosse predict if will see one of them break the all-time World Cup goals record. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 0:54: Alexi's appearance on After Hours with James Corden2:45: Spain's shocking draw with Cape Verde7:47: Belgium-Egypt recap9:33: Saudi Arabia-Uruguay recap10:50: Iran-New Zealand recap12:28: Previewing Messi, Mbappé, and Haaland's upcoming games19:36: Will Messi or Mbappé break the all-time World Cup goals record?22:40: Alexi's moment of the day  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new LIVE episode of State of the Union! Today, we break down the thrilling 2-2 draw between the Netherlands and Japan and the electric atmosphere that the match brought with it. After, Alexi and Mosse discuss Germany's 7-1 romp over Curaçao and if Die Mannschaft are back to their imposing best, and to wrap up the review, we recap the Ivory Coast grabbing three late points from Ecuador. Looking ahead to the next slate of matches, Alexi and Mosse debate if Spain are bound for another dynastic run like in the early 2010s and we finish the show with Alexi showing some love to Curaçao for earning their first ever FIFA World Cup™ goal. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1:52: Netherlands and Japan's thrilling match5:05: Germany dominate Curaçao8:34: Ivory Coast get late winner vs Ecuador10:41: Are Spain about to start another dynasty?13:58: Saudi Arabia-Uruguay preview15;27: Iran-New Zealand preview16:56: Belgium-Egypt18:33: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices